Hawkesbury River · north of Sydney
The best Sydney oyster farm tours
A boat trip to the oyster leases on the Hawkesbury River, oyster tasting and shucking, and a pearl grading room: here is how the tours differ, with honest advice on which ones include tasting, getting to Mooney Mooney without a car, and the weather on an open-sided boat.
See our 5 picks
Sydney’s oyster farm tours run on the lower Hawkesbury River at Mooney Mooney, north of the city, and start from €36. For a tasting, pick Farm to Plate or the Oyster and Pearl Lovers tour. Both include oysters to try and a shucking demo.
Our 5 picks for oyster farm tours
The four farm tours are run by the same oyster and pearl farm and have few reviews so far. The private day trip is new and has no rating yet.
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from €58 per person Our top pick 1 h 30 min 4.5 (5) reviews on GetYourGuide
Farm to Plate: cruise, tasting and shucking
A 1.5-hour cruise to an oyster lease, then a guided oyster tasting. You watch a shucking demo and learn to open an oyster yourself. The boat has a roof and open sides. You meet at Mooney Mooney.
Best for Oyster lovers
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from €87 per person 2.5–4 hours 4.4 (7) reviews on GetYourGuide
Oyster and Pearl Lovers tour
A cruise to an oyster lease, a visit to the pearl grading room, an oyster tasting and a shucking demo. It takes 2.5 to 4 hours. The farm runs a local transfer from Hawkesbury River station, so you can come by train.
Best for The full visit, with no car
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from €65 per person 2 hours 4.9 (12) reviews on GetYourGuide
Shell to Showroom pearl farm tour
A 2-hour cruise to the pearl and oyster leases, then a pearl grading session in the Pearl Room. You learn the history of Australian pearls. The listing names no oyster tasting.
Best for Pearl fans
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from €36 per person 1 hour 4.0 (17) reviews on GetYourGuide
One-hour oyster farm cruise
A 1-hour cruise on the river to an oyster lease. You learn how oysters grow, from spawning to harvest. The listing names no tasting. The boat has a roof and open sides.
Best for Short on time
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from €1,365 per group (up to 10) 8 hours New, no reviews yet
Private Hawkesbury River day with koalas (group price)
An 8-hour private day from Sydney with pickup. You get a 3-hour river cruise, a BBQ lunch and a koala encounter. The €1,365 is the price for your private group of up to 10 people. No rating yet.
Best for A private group of up to 10
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Sydney oyster tours compared
| Tour | From | Duration | Pickup | Oyster tasting | Who it suits | Why we picked it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farm to Plate: cruise, tasting and shucking | €58 per person | 1 h 30 min | Meeting point | Yes | Oyster lovers | The best price for a tour with tasting. Its rating is from 5 reviews. |
| Oyster and Pearl Lovers tour | €87 per person | 2.5–4 hours | Meeting point | Yes | The full visit, with no car | The only pick with both tasting and the pearl room. Its rating is from 7 reviews. |
| Shell to Showroom pearl farm tour | €65 per person | 2 hours | Meeting point | No | Pearl fans | The highest rating of the four, from 12 reviews. |
| One-hour oyster farm cruise | €36 per person | 1 hour | Meeting point | No | Short on time | The cheapest and shortest pick, from €36. |
| Private Hawkesbury River day with koalas (group price) | €1,365 per group (up to 10) | 8 hours | Pickup included | No (BBQ lunch) | A private group of up to 10 | The only pick with pickup in Sydney. It is new, so it has no reviews yet. |
Farm to Plate: cruise, tasting and shucking
€58 per person1 h 30 min 4.5 (5)
Details
- Pickup
- Meeting point
- Oyster tasting
- Yes
- Who it suits
- Oyster lovers
- Why we picked it
- The best price for a tour with tasting. Its rating is from 5 reviews.
€87 per person2.5–4 hours 4.4 (7)
Details
- Pickup
- Meeting point
- Oyster tasting
- Yes
- Who it suits
- The full visit, with no car
- Why we picked it
- The only pick with both tasting and the pearl room. Its rating is from 7 reviews.
Shell to Showroom pearl farm tour
€65 per person2 hours 4.9 (12)
Details
- Pickup
- Meeting point
- Oyster tasting
- No
- Who it suits
- Pearl fans
- Why we picked it
- The highest rating of the four, from 12 reviews.
€36 per person1 hour 4.0 (17)
Details
- Pickup
- Meeting point
- Oyster tasting
- No
- Who it suits
- Short on time
- Why we picked it
- The cheapest and shortest pick, from €36.
Private Hawkesbury River day with koalas (group price)
€1,365 per group (up to 10)8 hoursNew, no reviews yet
Details
- Pickup
- Pickup included
- Oyster tasting
- No (BBQ lunch)
- Who it suits
- A private group of up to 10
- Why we picked it
- The only pick with pickup in Sydney. It is new, so it has no reviews yet.
- All 5 offer free cancellation.
- Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 25 October 2026. Prices are “from” prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.
Prices and ratings on GetYourGuide
The four farm tours cost from €36 to €87. All have fewer than 20 reviews, so treat the ratings with care. The private day is new and has no reviews.
Only two farm tours include a tasting: Farm to Plate from €58 and the Oyster and Pearl Lovers tour from €87. The other two are a cruise or a pearl visit with no tasting.
Getting to Mooney Mooney on the Hawkesbury River
Three farm tours meet at 12 Kowan Rd, Mooney Mooney. The Oyster and Pearl Lovers tour has its own meeting point, which depends on the option you book. None of the four picks you up in Sydney.
With no car, book the Oyster and Pearl Lovers tour. Its listing names a train from Central to Hawkesbury River station, then a local transfer by the farm.
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Tips before you book an oyster farm tour
Dress for the boat
The boat has a roof but open sides. Expect spray, wind and sun. Bring a warm layer and a raincoat.
Light rain is fine
The tours go ahead in light rain and wind. Check the cancellation cut-off on the listing if the forecast is bad.
Check what you taste
Only two picks list an oyster tasting. Oysters are a natural product, so some kinds may not be there on the day.
Wear closed shoes
Two listings ask for closed-toe shoes. Bring a hat, sunscreen and water too.
Oyster farm tours: questions and answers
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